Tejas Express Features
Tejas Express Features – Railway GK Capsule
1. Overview
- First “private-operator” train of Indian Railways (IRCTC runs, not Railways).
- Flag-ship “semi-high-speed” service covering Delhi-Lucknow, Mumbai-Goa & Ahmedabad-Mumbai corridors.
- Designed to give “airline-like” experience at rail fare; all tickets are “dynamic priced” like airlines.
2. Key Facts (15–20 Rapid-Fire Points)
- Max. permissible speed: 160 km/h; commercial run 130-140 km/h.
- First run: 24 May 2017 (Mumbai CSMT–Karmali Goa route).
- Train-sets: Built by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Chennai under “Make in India”.
- Coaches: LHB stainless-steel, air-sealed, lightweight, 15 coaches/train (Executive + Chair cars).
- Automatic doors: Plug-type, centrally controlled, open only after train stops & line clear.
- Bio-vacuum toilets: Odourless, touch-free, with soap & paper dispensers.
- Infotainment: Every seat has LCD screen with Movies, Music, Flight-info display.
- Wi-Fi: Free (initial 30 min) 4G based onboard Wi-Fi.
- Passenger info system: GPS-based announcement in 3 languages + LED destination boards.
- CCTV: 4 cameras per coach for 360° security cover.
- Braille signs: For visually challenged passengers.
- Rotating seats: Executive class seats can turn 180° to face direction of travel.
- Call-bell & attendant call button at every seat.
- On-board catering: Included in fare; no pantry car; meals served on seat in disposable eco-friendly trays.
- Insurance: Free ₹10 lakh rail-travel insurance to every passenger.
- Fare: Dynamic – minimum 1.2× Shatabdi base fare, max 1.5× + GST; no concession except child fare.
- Headphones & magazines: Complimentary for Executive class.
- Fire & smoke detection system: First passenger train in India with such system.
- Regenerative braking: Saves ~30% electric energy; part of “Green train” tag.
- Cleanliness: On-board housekeeping staff (OBHS); depot dry-cleaning within 1 hr of arrival.
3. Important Points for RRB Exams
- Only train where IRCTC is “train manager” & keeps full revenue; Indian Railways only provides track & crew.
- No RAC/Wait-list; only “confirmed” seat booking; chart prepares 30 min before departure.
- Tejas is NOT the fastest train (Gatiman at 160 km/h commercial run is), but it is the first 160 km/h “self-propelled” train-set.
- Swanky exterior with vinyl Tejas livery – saffron-yellow & grey.
- On-time guarantee: If delay >1 hr, IRCTC refunds ₹100 (chair) / ₹250 (exec) automatically to account.
4. Frequently Asked Aspects (FAQs)
Q1. Who owns Tejas rolling stock?
→ Indian Railways (ICF built); IRCTC only operates.
Q2. Can season tickets or passes be used?
→ NO; only full-fare e-tickets.
Q3. Is Tatkal available?
→ NO; dynamic fare itself works like Tatkal.
Q4. Which tea is served?
→ Wagh Bakri branded tea & coffee.
Q5. Is linen washed daily?
→ Yes, outsourced to mechanised laundry under ISO 14001.
5. Rapid-Fire MCQs (RRB Pattern)
Question:01 What is the maximum design speed of Tejas Express?
A) 130 km/h
B) 150 km/h
C) 160 km/h
D) 200 km/h
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Tejas Express is designed for a maximum speed of 160 km/h, although it typically operates at 130 km/h during commercial service.
Question:02 Which of the following is the first private-operator train of Indian Railways?
A) Vande Bharat Express
B) Tejas Express
C) Gatimaan Express
D) Humsafar Express
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Tejas Express, operated by IRCTC, became Indian Railways’ first train run by a private operator, starting commercial service on 4 October 2019 between Lucknow and New Delhi.
Question:03 Tejas Express coaches are manufactured at –
A) ICF Chennai
B) RCF Kapurthala
C) BEML Bengaluru
D) Alstom Sri City
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) at Chennai is the production unit for Tejas Express coaches.
Question:04 Which class in Tejas Express is fitted with 180° rotating seats?
A) Second Sitting (2S)
B) AC Chair Car (CC)
C) First Class (FC)
D) Executive Chair Car (EC)
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The Executive Chair Car (EC) class in Tejas Express features plush, 180° rotating seats that can be aligned in the direction of travel for enhanced passenger comfort.
Question:05 What is the amount of free travel insurance provided to passengers travelling on board Tejas trains?
A) ₹5 lakh
B) ₹7.5 lakh
C) ₹10 lakh
D) ₹25 lakh
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Indian Railways offers complimentary travel insurance of ₹10 lakh to every passenger holding a confirmed Tejas ticket, ensuring enhanced safety coverage during the journey.
Question:06 [The first Tejas Express run (24 May 2017) was between –]
A) New Delhi – Agra Cantt.
B) Mumbai CSMT – Karmali (Goa)
C) Chennai Egmore – Madurai Jn.
D) Howrah – Puri
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: India’s first premium Tejas Express was flagged off on 24 May 2017, operating between Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Karmali in Goa.
Question:07 Tejas Express uses which type of braking to save energy?
A) Dynamic braking
B) Regenerative braking
C) Electropneumatic braking
D) Vacuum braking
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Tejas Express is equipped with regenerative braking, which converts the train’s kinetic energy back into electrical energy and feeds it back to the overhead supply, thereby saving energy.
Question:08 If Tejas arrives late by more than an hour, IRCTC gives automatic compensation of –
A) ₹50 for Chair Car & ₹100 for Executive
B) ₹75 for Chair Car & ₹150 for Executive
C) ₹100 for Chair Car & ₹250 for Executive
D) ₹150 for Chair Car & ₹300 for Executive
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: As per IRCTC’s Tejas Express compensation policy, passengers are automatically compensated ₹100 for Chair Car and ₹250 for Executive Class if the train reaches the destination more than 60 minutes behind schedule.
Question:09 Which of the following facilities is NOT available in Tejas Express?
A) On-board Wi-Fi
B) CCTV in coaches
C) Automatic doors
D) Pantry Car
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Tejas Express is equipped with modern amenities like Wi-Fi, CCTV, and automatic doors, but it does not have a traditional pantry car; instead, it offers pre-packed meals delivered to seats.
Question:10 Tejas is the first passenger train in India fitted with –
A) Automatic train protection system
B) Bio-toilets with vacuum evacuation
C) GPS-based passenger information display
D) Fire & smoke detection system
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Tejas Express became India’s first passenger train equipped with an advanced fire & smoke detection system to enhance on-board safety.
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